10 Mental Mad Men Facts

Mad Men is the show where not a lot happens, yet absolutely everything happens. The show has paved the way for many of the period dramas that now feature so heavily on our TV screens, and offered a style and sophistication that had never really been seen on a TV show before.

To celebrate the popular series, we’re providing 10 Mad Men facts that you didn’t know…

1. Bill Murray’s Brother

Bill Murray’s brother, Joel Murray, stars in Mad Men, and plays Freddy Rumsen – the guy who was fired for peeing in his pants.

2. The Beatles

In order to make the show more authentic, they featured popular hits in the 60s – and that little feature came at a big price. The production company reportedly paid $250k to use The Beatles famous song “Tomorrow Never Knows” for just one episode.

3. Dumbledore

Jared Price, who plays Lane Price, has a rather famous father, Richard Harris. You may know him as the original Dumbledore from Harry Potter. He sadly died in 2002.

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4. Receding Hairline

Have you noticed how Pete’s hair has receded over the seven series? That’s because the actor who plays him, Vincent Kartheiser, shaves his head to make Pete Campbell look as though he is balding. Talk about commitment to a role!

5. Roger’s Wife

Roger’s Ex-wife, Mona, is actually John Slattery’s real wife, Talia Balsam, and she was once married to George Clooney.

6. The Writers

7. Don Draper

Don Draper is based on a real person, Draper Daniels. He was a Chicago ad man who is best known for creating the Malboro Man. He is believed to be one of the most innovative ad men of his day, and was never satisfied with stereotypical advertisements. Sounds familiar, right?

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